Accepts full responsibility

I was one of the students involved with the spray painting at the high school. I want to start off by apologizing. This was intended to be a prank, but it got out of control. It was stupid, idiotic, thoughtless, and entirely disrespectful to our school and to our community. I have never felt such remorse for anything I have ever done in my entire life. Our intent was not to harm our beautiful new school. However, we did and for that I am sincerely sorry. I love Wachusett and have had a wonderful four years there. I am an athlete and I realize many of you have come to support my teammates and me over the years. Thank you for all of your support and I am incredibly sorry for letting you down.

I have learned a great deal from this. I have learned that acts that at first seem inconsequential can quickly snowball out of control. I have also realized that even small choices you make can have a great effect on other people. I am truly sorry for what has happened and I hope that my mistake can make other young people think twice before doing something that may seem like it wouldn't be a big deal. I couldn't be more sincere in what I am saying, and again, I am truly sorry for the pain this has caused the entire Wachusett community. I take full responsibility for my actions and intend to repay Wachusett and the community by any means necessary. Chris HazeltonCalamint Hill Rd. NorthPrinceton